[AmericanInTokyo]

We would never get away with it. It has to be within the context of some overall large conflagration, not an outright exclusive “hit”. And of course, you must question, is his successors going to be better or WORSE than the Fat Bastard himself. This is not an easy issue.

[LeoWindhorse]

This is why I have long advocated for a space based , individual human targetable laser or particle beam weapons system , that could be used in specific cases , just like this . Call it Global Opposition Destroyer ( acro = G.O.D.)

zap....next?

[Zhang Fei]

[We would never get away with it. It has to be within the context of some overall large conflagration, not an outright exclusive “hit”. And of course, you must question, is his successors going to be better or WORSE than the Fat Bastard himself. This is not an easy issue.]

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I don’t think an assassination by itself is any guarantee of a reduced threat from North Korea. While the immediate aftermath in North Korea is likely to be bloody as a conflict over succession breaks out, to get a good outcome, you really need a determined leader in South Korea to invade and sweep the remnants of the regime out of power. Given the likelihood of Chinese intervention, I doubt the South wants to give Beijing an excuse to invade and annex the North.